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Nominations open for Eagle Awards to honor special contributors to Alabama State Parks

Community

Photos by Christie Aitken/Alabama State Parks The nomination process for the 10th annual Eagle Awards has now opened for the prestigious program that recognizes noteworthy contributions to Alabama State Parks. The Alabama State Parks Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has begun accepting online applications at alapark.com/eagle-awards. The deadline to submit nominations […]

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Four Jasper High School Athletes Sign to Compete at the Collegiate Level

LeaderSports

Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Nick Rizzo Jasper High School celebrated a milestone moment on Wednesday as four student-athletes officially signed to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level.  Softball players Brooklyn Butler and America Montgomery and baseball players John Walker Wilson and John David “JD” Kimbrell were joined by family, coaches, and supporters for a ceremony honoring their

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Siblings Shine in Athletic Arts Center’s 17th Annual Production of The Nutcracker

Community, Events

Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Jenny Lynn Davis and Al Blanton Athletic Arts Center is returning to the stage for its 17th production of the timeless holiday classic, The Nutcracker. This year’s performances will take place on Saturday, November 15, at 7 p.m., and Sunday, November 16, at 2 p.m., both held at Jasper High School’s

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Hagood Awarded Loyalty Award at Youth Leadership Development Program Luncheon

Education

Dr. Joel Hagood, President of Bevill State Community College, was awarded the Command Sergeant Major (CSM) Bennie G. Adkins “Loyalty Award” at the Youth Leadership Development Program (YLDP) “Lunch with Heroes” held earlier this week at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. The CSM Bennie Adkins “Loyalty Award” is presented to recognize extraordinary loyalty, dedication, and service

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Groundbreaking Ceremony Marks Major Step Forward for Cordova’s Road Improvement Project

Community

Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Al Blanton City leaders, state and local officials, and community members gathered on the morning of November 3 to celebrate the groundbreaking for Cordova’s extensive road improvement project, funded through a $6.4 million federal RAISE Grant. When completed, the project will repair or repave nearly 90 percent

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Bevill State Community College Nursing Programs Earn Continuing Accreditation from ACEN

Education

Bevill State Community College is proud to announce that its Associate Degree Nursing and Practical Nursing programs have been granted continuing accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). This national recognition affirms Bevill State’s commitment to maintaining the highest standards of excellence in nursing education across its campuses. The ACEN Board of Commissioners

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